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Medical researchers investigate a frequently used drug and report that it’s not as effective for older patients as previously thought, or that in older adults, its risks outweigh its benefits.
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Medical researchers investigate frequently used drugs and report that they are not as effective or carry more risks for older patients.
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Claim Maker
Paula Span
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News Article
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{
    "date": "2026-09-05"
}
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Research Drugs Medicine
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October 1, 2026 at 11:10 AM (1 week ago)
Last Updated
October 1, 2026 at 11:10 AM (1 week ago)

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3 Common Drugs Older Adults May Be Overusing
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https://nytimes.com/2026/09/05/well/older-people-drugs-overuse.html

Medical researchers find that many older adults are overusing common medications like benzodiazepines, antibiotics, and aspirin, despite updated guidelines and increased risks. This overuse is attributed to medical inertia and ingrained habits among clinicians and patients.

Medication Overuse Older Adults Benzodiazepines Antibiotics Aspirin Geriatrics Drug Safety Healthcare Guidelines

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